Zygomycete Fungi Infection in Colombia: Literature Review

Purpose of Review: This review summarizes the reports of Zygomycete fungi infection in Colombia, as well as include the geographical distribution, species identification, and treatment of those clinical cases. Recent Findings: Zygomycosis is not a new disease. However, the use of molecular tools has allowed the identification of some recently described species as their causal agents. Summary: In Colombia, the prevalence of zygomycosis is unclear because reporting is not mandatory and because in many cases the etiological agent was not identified. It is important to establish the mandatory reporting of cases, to know the circulating fungal species, the treatment used, and the outcome of the patients. Regarding the treatment, amphotericin B remains as the best alternative. To our knowledge, this is the first compilation of the published cases of zygomicosis in the country.